LAS VEGAS, Oct 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- British Telecommunications plc
(BT) (NYSE: BTY), a global IT and networking services company, today announced
that it is to partner with leading gaming and hospitality consulting firm
WhiteSand Consulting to provide both consultancy and delivery capabilities to
US gaming companies.
The announcement was made at Global Gaming Expo (G2E), the pre-eminent
show for the worldwide gaming-entertainment industry, and builds on BT's
strategy to provide services to US gaming companies locally and
internationally. WhiteSand and BT will be jointly participating in various
events at the show.
The partnership will combine WhiteSand's 20 years of consultancy
experience in the gaming industry with BT's technology and global networking
capabilities at both a local and global level.
WhiteSand Consulting is a team of diversified, experienced and
knowledgeable gaming veterans who provide a variety of services to the gaming
sector, including competitive analysis & research, feasibility studies and
technology consulting. Clients include Bellagio, Borgata, Caesars, Foxwoods,
Harrah's, Hyatt Gaming, MGM MIRAGE, Showboat, Tropicana and Wynn Las Vegas.
BT provides products and services to the gaming sector which focus on
improving the customer experience and gaming companies' operational
effectiveness and include secure wireless technology solutions -- including
Wi-Fi, security and global networking solutions.
Paul Harrison, vice president, BT Travel and Leisure North America, said:
"We believe that WhiteSand and BT have the complementary skills and services
to provide a compelling package to the US gaming sector. WhiteSand has
decades of experience in the sector and a knowledge of the financial models,
profit drivers and all the factors necessary for a successful customer
experience. And BT has the delivery capabilities and networking products and
services to make a vision a reality."
"We look forward to bringing the benefits of this winning partnership to
all the leading players in the US gaming industry."
His words were backed by Saverio R.Scheri III, Managing Director of
WhiteSand Consulting: "Today's announcement reflects the complete consultancy
and implementation package that many gaming companies are demanding. We are
delighted to be partnering with such a major global brand as BT, and together,
look forward to tackling some of the key challenges in the gaming industry --
increased competition, improving the customer experience and opportunities
overseas."
As well as providing wireless, security, and local and global networking
solutions, BT provides a comprehensive investment package for gaming companies
looking to invest in the UK through their BT Global Inward Investment team.
The UK Department of Culture is planning to bring legislation before
Parliament, expected to become law in April 2005, which will see a complete
overhaul of the UK gaming industry. Multi-billion US$ investment is expected
to flow into UK casino development in the five years following deregulation.
In support of its increasing involvement in the US Gaming industry, BT
also announced today a partnership with Switch Communications Group. BT will
purchase hosting space within the Nevada NAP(TM) facility, managed by Switch,
in order to support the growing networking services needs of local and global
gaming companies.
Organized by the American Gaming Association and Reed Exhibitions, Global
Gaming Expo (G2E) takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada, October 5-7, 2004. Up to
15,000 delegates and 650 exhibiting companies are expected to attend. BT is at
booth 6355 for the duration of the show.
About BT
BT Group plc is the holding company for an integrated group of
communications businesses and is listed on stock exchanges in London and New
York. British Telecommunications plc (BT) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BT
Group and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the BT Group.
BT is one of the world's leading providers of communications solutions
serving customers in Europe, the Americas and Asia Pacific. Its principal
activities include network centric Information and Communications Technology
(ICT) solutions, local, national and international telecommunications
services, and higher-value broadband and internet products and services.
BT consists principally of three lines of business:
BT Global Services, providing ICT services internationally to meet the
needs of multi-site organisations. BT Global Services operates in 136
countries and also offers international carrier services.
BT Retail, providing fixed and mobile communications services and
solutions to over 20 million business and residential customers in the UK. It
is also a leading UK internet services provider.
BT Wholesale, providing network services and solutions within the UK to
more than 600 fixed and mobile operators and service providers including the
provision of broadband, private circuits and PSTN.
In the year ended 31 March 2004, BT Group's turnover was over 18,519
million pounds Sterling with profit before goodwill amortisation, exceptional
items and taxation of 2,013 million pounds.
For more information, visit http://www.btplc.com
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CONTACT:
Paul Fisher of Axiom Communications
Management for BT, +44-1285-713-776, or Cell: +44-7733-224850,
pfisher@axiomcomms.com; or Eileen Connolly of BT Americas Public
Relations, Cell: +1-908-410-1419, eileen.connolly@btna.com; or
Miranda Duff of BT Americas Public Relations, Cell:
+1-571-243-8868, miranda.duff@cox.net
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